Pest Control in rental properties

As a landlord it is likely that you or the letting agency operating on your behalf is responsible for dealing with pest problems in your rental property. Pests can cause distress, discomfort and even health issues to those living in your property, so it is paramount that they are dealt with immediately.

Who is responsible for pest control in rental properties?

The best way to identify whether it is you or the tenant that is responsible for pest control in your rented property is to refer back to your tenancy agreement. If you have stated that you will keep the premises in a good and habitable state, then it is likely that you will also be responsible for dealing with pests.

Similarly, if your tenant has reported faults with the property, which you are yet to repair, you will also be responsible for any pest infestations that occur as a result of it.

The only time a landlord is unlikely to be responsible for pest control within rented properties is if the tenants have caused the infestation e.g. from failing to dispose of rubbish correctly.

Taking action against pests

If a tenant has reported pests in your housing, you will need to get in touch with pest control experts like Speedy Pest Control as soon as possible. Catching pest infestations early can help to reduce time, costs and general disruption.

We will send out one of our BPCA approved technicians to audit your housing and identify the pests. Upon completion, they will recommend the best course of action and with your approval, implement solutions to effectively remove the pests.

In addition to eliminating pests from housing, using environmentally friendly methods, we also provide pest prevention services. Having your housing accommodation regularly inspected and monitored can help to prevent pest infestations, keeping your costs low and reputation intact.

Why Speedy Pest Control?

Speedy Pest Control has a wealth of experience dealing with all sorts of housing pests including rats, mice, spiders, wasps and bedbugs. We provide bespoke solutions that are tailored to each client’s needs and ensure that only the safest methods of prevention and removal are utilised.

Accredited by the British Pest Control Association

Our BPCA qualified technicians will work quickly and efficiently to remove all traces of pests from your housing, giving you and your tenants full peace of mind. We are also dedicated to providing affordable solutions – after all, getting rid of something you don’t really want, shouldn’t cost you a fortune!

Speedy Pest Control is able to carry implement effective pest prevention and management solutions in all types of housing including flats, houses, maisonettes, annexes and apartments. We operate primarily in Glasgow and Edinburgh; however our technicians are more than happy to assist housing managers and landlords elsewhere in the UK.

Specialised Treatments

We offer a FREE site survey for the premises to assess the level of risks and to schedule a visit rota. Our professional service solutions will help to ensure you comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974.

We will carry out a survey for your site to determine the risks and put into place a programme to effectively manage those risks. The work is carried out by our BPCA qualified technicians and we can ensure that you comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act.